Saturday, July 31, 2010

Vet Blogger Takes Issue With VMA Stance on Veal Calves

Have noted his blog many times here. His information in sound and puts alot of his real world experience in his writing...1st class blogger!

By Dr. Eric Barchas, DVM on taildocking

When it comes to animal welfare, veterinary medicine is a house divided. One camp consists of vets who feel that the profession should take a leading role in improving animal welfare. The other camp is made up of vets who advocate for the status quo.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Elkhart: Fleas thrive in dog days

"This month's heat — plus the high humidity we've experienced — equals optimal living conditions for fleas. The persistent parasite has been the culprit behind a number of calls for advice to the Elkhart County Humane Society lately, said Anne Reel, executive director."


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Michigan: House Votes to Outlaw Gas Chambers for Euthanizing Animals~!

"Despite efforts to find good homes for abandoned and unwanted pets, the sad truth is thousands of dogs, cats and other animals are put to sleep every year.....At one time, gas chambers were commonly used to euthanize animals, but today the practice is generally recognized as outdated and painful to the animals. Even still, there are nine shelters in Michigan that use gas to put animals down."

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Monitoring diabetes in patients and pets - UPI.com

"COLUMBIA, Mo., July 26 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say a diabetes monitoring device reduces the stress of obtaining multiple blood samples from patients -- whether human or animal. Charles Wiedmeyer of Missouri University College of Veterinary Medicine says a continuous glucose monitoring device -- commonly used in humans with diabetes -- is being used to help treat dogs and other animals, as well"

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Michigan- Horses Found Positive for Mosquito-Borne Disease Eastern Equine Encephalitis

"Michigan departments of Community Health (MDCH) and Agriculture (MDA) today received confirmation from the Michigan State University (MSU) Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health (DCPAH) that a three month old Percheron filly from Calhoun County and a 12 month old Arabian male from Barry County tested positive for the mosquito-borne disease Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)."

SOM - Michigan Horses Found Positive for Mosquito-Borne Disease Eastern Equine Encephalitis:

Sunday, July 25, 2010

P&G Recalls Two Lots of Prescription Renal Diet Cat Food Due to a Possible... -- CINCINNATI, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

P&G Recalls Two Lots of Prescription Renal Diet Cat Food Due to a Possible... -- CINCINNATI, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --: "CINCINNATI, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE: PG), is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its prescription renal dry cat food as a precautionary measure, as it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella."

Thursday, July 22, 2010

K99 Ice Cream Truck: Where Every Dog Can Have Their Sundae - The Daily Treat: Animal Planet

"There's mobile dog groomers, mobile dog teeth-cleaners, mobile dog trainers and mobile doggy day-care, so why the heck not give mobile doggy ice cream trucks a go? London-based K99 Doggy Ice Cream Truck, the first ice cream
truck for dogs,"
K99 Ice Cream Truck: Where Every Dog Can Have Their Sundae - The Daily Treat: Animal Planet

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